decay chain

Synonyms: radioactive chain, radioactive series

A series of nuclides in which each member transforms into the next through nuclear decay until a stable nuclide has been formed. Synonymous with radioactive chain and radioactive series.
Source:
PAC, 1994, 66, 2513 (Nomenclature for radioanalytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)) on page 2518